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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.02, 1,218.18 and 264.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.02, 1,218.18 and 264.23 is: 396.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.02 : 1,218.18 = 264.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.02/1,218.18 = 264.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.02x = 1,218.18 × 264.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.02x = 321,879.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,879.70/812.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.39

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